Jeriko

Jeriko Meaning & Origin

About Jeriko
The name "Jeriko" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "Yeriho," which means "fragrant" or "moon city." It is most commonly associated with the ancient city of Jericho, which holds significant historical and biblical importance. The name Jeriko carries connotations of strength, resilience, and a rich cultural heritage.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jeriko are male.

Jeriko Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 R IH0 K OW0
🌐 IPA
/jeriko*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRK', 'ARK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jeriko in Braille

Here's how to represent Jeriko in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jeriko in braille

How to Spell the Name Jeriko in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jeriko using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jeriko in sign language

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